Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), released the FBI’s 2024 crime statistics, which over the years have consistently shown what residents along the southern border already know. These communities are safer than many non-border cities across the United States.
“When our communities are safe, everything else becomes possible,” said Dr. Cuellar. “Jobs grow. Schools succeed.… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) joined U.S. Representatives Glenn Thompson (R-PA), Mark Alford (R-MO), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) in introducing the bipartisan Growing Opportunities in Agriculture (GO Ag) Act to promote agriculture education and learning opportunities for the next generation of American farmers and researchers.
“As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee,… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined a bipartisan coalition in support of bringing down the rising cost of child care and easing the burden on working families across South Texas and the nation.
"As the cost of living continues to climb, affordable child care has become out of reach for too many parents," said Congressman Cuellar. "No parent should have… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar Ph.D. (TX-28) joined City of Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño, El Metro Transit Director Robert J. Garza, El Metro Transit Assistant General Manager Monica Garcia, and local constituents for a public transportation ride along to highlight the largest fleet expansion in Laredo’s history. Together, they boarded one of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), joined TxDOT Commissioner Alejandro “Alex” G. Meade III, Mayor Victor D. Treviño, state officials, and local constituents for the groundbreaking ceremony of the much-anticipated Lomas Del Sur Overpass Project. This transformative infrastructure project will replace the current closed intersection at SL20 and Lomas Del Sur Boulevard… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined Laredo Mayor Victor Treviño at Laredo City Hall to provide an update on how the Department of Defense continues to support South Texas border security efforts.
As a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and Homeland Security, Congressman Cuellar has worked to secure resources and oversight for… Read more »
The $2,150,000 federal investment to upgrade streets and drainage infrastructure in Rio Bravo is entering the final stages of construction and inspection, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), announced today, with completion set for August. This marks the first time in 36 years that Rio Bravo’s streets have been repaved, bringing long-awaited improvements to families across… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), released the following statement in response to United States strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities:
"Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons is a direct threat to the safety of the United States, our allies, and the stability of the Middle East. The regime has made its intentions clear by developing its nuclear… Read more »
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), released the following statement in response to Israel’s defensive strikes against the Iranian regime:
“Iran’s accelerating nuclear program, developed in secret and in violation of international agreements, poses a direct threat to our national security and the safety of the entire region. With a long track… Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, June 6, 2025
Fernanda Nunez-Cazares, District Press Secretary
fernanda.nunez-cazares@mail.house.gov
Cell: (619) 209-1834
Matthew Landini, DC Press Secretary
matt@mail.house.gov
Cell: (216) 952-8227
Rep. Cuellar Statement on Bipartisan Push to Protect Job Corps
Strongly Opposes Disruption to Laredo Center
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman… Read more »
